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Phew

Definition:

Interjection: Used to express relief, exhaustion, or a reaction to something unpleasant or challenging.

Sense 1:

Verb: To breathe out forcefully or audibly, often after exertion or to release tension.

Sample Sentence: After an intense workout, she leaned on the wall and phewed, feeling the fatigue leaving her body.

Sense 2:

Noun: An exclamation expressing relief or exhaustion.

Sample Sentence: Phew! I finally finished that long and difficult assignment.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Referring to something popular or trendy within a specific local area or community.

Sample Sentence: The phew café in our neighborhood is always packed with people trying their unique dishes.